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Discover Alternatives to Probate in California: Learn how to efficiently transfer real estate assets without the time-consuming and expensive probate process. Contact Jessica Ward at (925) 459-1777 for personalized estate planning guidance.

As an estate planning attorney, my goal is to educate my clients and potential clients about the importance of estate planning. I believe estate planning is important for every person. Below are the most common questions I get with my answers. I don't really have anything so why do I need to hav...

Answer a few questions about your current estate plan to determine if you need to make changes. Your answers will determine if you should consider speaking to an attorney in order to draft an estate plan, or to make much needed changes. We look forward to speaking with you. For a free estate planning discovery call contact our office at (925) 459-1777.

California law allows a transferor (party who owns the property) of real property to name a specific beneficiary or multiple beneficiaries, who will inherit the real property upon the transferor's death. Currently the law is set to continue until January 1, 2032, unless the legislature passes add...

Planning for the future is a crucial aspect of financial and personal well-being, and is often overlooked. Two commonly used tools in estate planning are wills and trusts. While both serve the purpose of distributing assets upon one's death, they differ significantly in their structure, function,...